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Where founders, investors, and industry meet to shape the future of product development.

PANEL PREVIEW

Panel 1: From Idea to Market - Commercialization Strategies for First-Time Founders

How new founders can de-risk product development, validate early, and find fit before scaling.

 

Panel 2: Beyond Prototyping and Manufacturing - IP, Licensing, and Smart Market Entry

Exploring alternatives to heavy upfront tooling costs: licensing, partnerships, and lean market strategies.

Panel 3: Hardware + AI – Accelerating Design, Prototyping, and Manufacturing

How artificial intelligence is reshaping product design, reducing time-to-market, and enabling new forms of innovation.

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Panel 4: Investor Perspective – What Hardware VCs and Angels Really Look For

A candid discussion with active investors on how they evaluate risk, readiness, and return in hardware ventures.

 

Panel 5: Meet the Angels – Open Networking & Capital Conversations

An interactive session giving founders direct access to angels, VCs, and corporate partners for meaningful conversations and connections.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

PRESENTING SPONSOR​​​

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  • Premier logo placement on all event materials, digital signage, and website

  • Recognition as “Presenting Sponsor” in opening & closing remarks

  • Option to deliver brief welcome remarks at the summit

PANEL SPONSOR​

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  • Logo featured on panel signage and event website

  • Recognition during the sponsored panel’s introduction and closing

  • Opportunity to introduce panelists (2–3 minutes)

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR​

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  • Logo on all hospitality areas (coffee stations, networking lounge, or closing reception)

  • Recognition as the Hospitality Sponsor in opening & closing remarks

For any questions regarding registration, sponsorship opportunities, or event details, please contact: 

prototype@swellstartups.com

COMING FEBRUARY 2026

© 2025 by Groundswell Startups, Inc. - 2412 Irwin St. Melbourne FL 32901

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